TOHO animation, the studio behind massive anime hits, officially announced a brand-new Godzilla anime series at a stage event during the "Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025" convention, releasing the first concept art for the globally anticipated project.
First in 70 Years: New Series Follows a Boy with Godzilla's Power Gets Animated by Orange and Igloo Studio
The new Godzilla anime series, announced on stage at the "Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025," is set to be a shocking work that is unprecedented in the entire Godzilla franchise, including the live-action films. Its groundbreaking concept centers on a protagonist who is a "boy wielding the power of Godzilla," marking a first in the series' 70-year history.
Fitting for such a challenge, this new project from TOHO animation will be produced through a partnership between Orange, the studio behind "Godzilla Singular Point," and Igloo Studio, an exciting up-and-coming animation studio based in Thailand.
The concept art revealed on stage depicts a boy seemingly about to unleash a "heat ray" reminiscent of Godzilla himself.
What is the fate of this boy, who now holds the power of the destructive God—Godzilla—a force that has historically stood in opposition to humanity? Is he still human, or something else entirely? This groundbreaking premiere, a first for the series, makes the reveal of the story highly anticipated!
Comments from Stage Presenters
Keiji Ota (Senior Managing Executive Officer, Head of IP/Anime Division, and Chief Godzilla Officer (CGO), Toho Co., Ltd.)
"Throughout its over 70-year history since its birth, Godzilla has always served as a mirror reflecting the 'times.' This new project, a series first featuring a 'boy wielding the power of Godzilla,' allows us to delve deeper into both the terror and the hope present in the current era. As TOHO animation, this is a challenge to step forward into a brand-new story."
Sumitaka Waki (Producer, Orange)
"Through the techniques and direction we've developed on projects like 'Godzilla Singular Point' and others, we want to reflect that passion even more strongly in this latest Godzilla work. I am sincerely looking forward to this collaboration with Igloo Studio, who have won multiple awards and worked on numerous animated projects."
NAT YOSWATANANONT (Founder & CEO, Igloo Studio)
"It is an honor to be involved with the Godzilla IP, which has influenced so many people. We hope to be able to project the various thoughts and feelings held by people around the world living in this current age into the story of Godzilla."
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*Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
